Exercise How To: Pilates Crunch

Muscles Worked: Abdominal muscles, back muscles.

Starting Position: Sit on a carpet or a floor mat with your heels on the
ground and your knees bent. Extend your arms directly out in front of you.

Action: Slowly lower your upper body to the ground without letting your
heels come off the ground. Stop once your upper back touches the ground. Do
not let your upper shoulders or your head touch the ground.

Raise your upper body back to the starting position without letting your
heels come off the ground.